Evidence of Evolution

In biology, EVOLUTION means...

• a population of platypus tickling a rhinoceros

• a organism staying the same

• a change in a organism during its lifetime

• a change in the traits of a population across generations of a species

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In biology, NATURAL SELECTION is

• organisms that are stronger will hunt and eat other animals

• organisms with more primitive adaptations tend to survive

• when you select a new pet, like a cat or dog

• organisms with better adaptations to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring

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An ADAPTATION can be defined as

• when an animal hunts its prey

• something that a living thing

  HAS or DOES to help it survive

  in its habitat

• having an unusual number of genes

• a place where organisms survive

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Biological evolution is a

• myth

• theory

• law

• fact

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An extinct species is an group of organisms that is

• alive and thriving

• no longer alive anywhere

• evolving into something else

• smarter than other organisms

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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of a Bald Eagle?

• sharp talons for catching prey

• hard shell for protection

• feathers to stay warm

• wings for flight

An ancient ANCESTOR is

• an extinct species related to a current species

• a current species that turned into an extinct species

• an imposter of the imperial empire

• a false equivalency between flatulence and belches

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Over a long period of time the food supply for several birds on an isolated (alone) island has changed. The original supply of insects, small tender seeds, and vegetation has shrunk while the supply of tough, large, hard seeds has remained unchanged.

Which statement below describes the species that was most likely successful after the change in their environment?

• A species with small beaks.

• A species who lays many eggs.

• A species with high genetic variation (differences.)

• A species that has not evolved before.

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Which of the following statements should Baltazar use to support his scientific explanation?

• I have shared my thoughts with other scientists, and they seem to agree with my explanation.

• Based on my knowledge and experience at the Natural History museum and the age of this bone, I would argue that it belonged to a flying dinosaur.

• After reviewing our results, comparing it to the research that has been conducted by other scientists, the evidence supports the possibility that the bone belonged to a flying dinosaur.

• In my observation, I noticed that the bone was hollow. I remember learning in college that birds have hollow bones, and considering the age of the bone I believe that the fossibelong to a flying dinosaur.

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How can the Archaeopteryx fossils be used to support the theory of evolution?

• They can demonstrate that animals from long ago are still alive today.

• They show how organisms today share characteristics with fossilized species.

• They give evidence to support the idea that organisms inherit the best traits from their parents.

• They indicate that evolution is a theory because scientists do not completely understand the fossil record.

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